Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013953 | Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 107 | 07/16/2002 | 637651 | Subject regarding obdii advanced diagnostics on isis. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10013805 | Odometer accuracy. honda tech line summary. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005876 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? check blower motor operation. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005930 | Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| A68 | 12/17/1996 | 50682 | 97 accord dx a/c bracket studs omitted. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | |||||
| 404 | 04/16/2004 | 10009048 | Audio, anti-theft codes. honda. tech line summary. *tt | 09/08/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 98058 | 08/11/1998 | 609928 | Corrosion on the antenna'a cozxial connector in the back of the audio unit causing, poor radio reception, with static, noticed mostly on the am band. yd | 04/11/2000 | |
| 97008 | 02/03/1997 | 51126 | Static when adjusting the radio volume. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| MSG14 | 02/07/1997 | 51093 | Radio anti-theft card missing from vehicle when deliverd to dealer. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 618967 | Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual. *tt | 05/09/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| I had to split up my complaint because of the size restriction on the description field. in addition to the ignition coil problem described below i have also had problems with the srs system, abs system, wireless entry system, air conditioner, and the auto door locks (all of which are described in another complaint). for a long time the tachometer behaved randomly. it would surge then fall to zero. for periods of time it behaved normally. there was no pattern to the behavior. initially the engine performance was nominal. over time the engine began surging and stalling, not necessarily in rhythm with the tachometer, nor exhibiting such behavior when the tach was acting up. again there was no obvious pattern. finally the check engine light came on referencing a transmission code that referred to the ignition coil. interestingly once the code was cleared the check engine light when out and did not illuminate for some time. the next time it illuminated it eventually turned itself out. i finally took the car to the detailer. the dealer said that the ignition coil was not talking to the tach and the computer could not read the engine idle speed. consequently it was recommended to replace the ignition coil as it evidently had an electrical failure. i am still researching this problem, but it appears that other owners have had experiences with their 1997 honda accords' engines surging and stalling and in some cases causing accidents. this is definitely not safe and definitely unacceptable. as i mentioned before, i am through with honda!!!!! *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the air conditioning system was inoperative. a technician stated that there was a short circuit that caused the fuse to blow and the air compressor to fail. secondly, a representative stated that his vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 98v231000 (electrical system:wiring:front underhood); therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was not able to assist. the failure and current mileages were 98,000. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 47112 | 2 | |
| Consumer srs light came on and air condition was leaking. *ts the consumer contacted the dealer about the air bag light. she made an appointment and was told that it would take 7-10 days for the part to arrive. when the ac leaked the carpet, front and rear, became soaked. *nm | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 36500 | 8 | 11/01/1997 |
| My 1997 accord has had repeated problems with the air conditioner every year atleast two times, i need to have some part of the ac repaired or replaced, contacted honda usa and all i got was a sorry, this is the 7th honda/acura vehicle i have owned and never had this type of issue w/ any other one. have a spent well over 3,000 dollors since i purchased the car on ac issues alone. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| The air condition failed due to fan condensor failure. *yh | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Srs airbag light came on panel. consumer took vehicle to dealership. she needs a srs control unit, and dealership doesn't have them in stock. water has gooten inside of radio. drainage coming from air conditioner leakage. dealership is aware of problem. *ak the consumer believes possibly the water corroded srs computer module as the result of faulty water drainage which should have been the responsibility of the dealer or manufacturer. *yh | |||
| 01/27/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| I paid $467.32 to replace a part that should not have failed during life of vehicle;this was a defective part and honda should reimburse me. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 01/27/2001 | 1 | 06/19/1997 | |
| Air conditioner evaporator prematurely failed at 64,000 miles . *ak the consumer had replaced the evaporator and wanted reimbursement from the manufacturer because the original part was defective. *yh | |||
| 03/14/2000 | 6 | 10/01/1997 | |
| I have had an ongoing problem with my a/c draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. the water from my a/c drains into the car as a result of blockage of the drain hose according to the dealership. i have taken my car to dealership and another dealership about 6 times since purchasing this car. on 3/14/2000, after repairing the service rep. stated my a/c should be operated in the re-circulation mode vice the fresh air mode. i explained we have 4 other cars parking in the same area as i do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems. i ask the rep. does that means all honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode? her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all their honda accords owners. the service rep. stated that there is nothing that can be done to fix the problem but to operate the ac in re-circulation mode. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| I have an ongoing problem with my a/c draining into the driver side front and rear of my car. i have taken my car into this dealer and another dealer about 4 times since purchasing this car. the service rep. stated i should only operate the ac in the re-circulation mode vice fresh air mode. i explained we have about 4 other cars parking in the same area as i do, and none are experiencing ac drainage problems. i ask the rep. does that mean all honda must be operated in the re-circulation mode? her response was yes, they highly recommend that to all of their customers. the service rep. stated this is not an unsual situation for honda. is that true? *ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Water leaked into front flooring, caused by leaf buildup in a/c. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Difficulty having electric a/c cables repaired under recall due to unavailability of parts. | |||
| 10/19/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall work can not be performed on the air conditioner system due to lack of parts. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 10/12/2002 | |||
| The consumer is concern because the lug wrench jack does not fit the after market rim. the dealership is aware of the problem. mr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||
| 1 | |||
| The instruction manual states that infant seat should be placed in rear center , this contradicts all child safety seat instructions, when arm rests are present. | |||